upheld

[ʌpˈhɛld]

upheld Definition

• 1. confirm or support (something which has been questioned)
• 2. maintain (a custom or practice)

Using upheld: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upheld" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The court upheld his conviction.

• Example

  The company upheld its commitment to quality.

• Example

  He always upheld the principles of justice.

upheld Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for upheld

• support
• maintain
• endorse

Antonyms for upheld

• overturn
• invalidate

Phrases with upheld

• uphold the law

  to ensure that the law is obeyed

  Example

  It is the duty of the police to uphold the law.

• uphold a decision

  to support or maintain a decision that has been made

  Example

  The committee voted to uphold the decision to expel the student.

• uphold a tradition

  to maintain or continue a tradition

  Example

  The family has upheld the tradition of having a big Thanksgiving dinner every year.

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Summary: upheld in Brief

The verb 'upheld' [ʌpˈhɛld] means to confirm or support something that has been questioned or to maintain a custom or practice. It is often used in legal or moral contexts, such as 'The court upheld his conviction' or 'He always upheld the principles of justice.' 'Upheld' can also be used in phrases like 'uphold the law' or 'uphold a tradition.'